{"id":19419,"date":"2024-03-16T05:04:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T09:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/?p=19419"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:28:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:28:38","slug":"stringking-mark-2a-attackmen-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/heads\/stringking-mark-2a-attackmen-head\/","title":{"rendered":"StringKing MARK 2A Attackmen Head"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19419\" class=\"elementor elementor-19419\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48afa67a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"48afa67a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-798f59cd\" data-id=\"798f59cd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59febe5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59febe5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recently had the chance to try <span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;stringking mark 2a&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}\">stringking mark 2a<\/span> attackman head that was launched in 2017. Although it was a game changer back then, I gave it a go again and did extensive research on the field to check if it is still worth buying a MARK 2A seven years later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is my in-depth review, covering everything from its pros and cons to its performance in various aspects of the game.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67d45f70 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"67d45f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this 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class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-544c2057 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"544c2057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b315ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"35b315ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-682d47e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"682d47e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-11cd8ff6\" data-id=\"11cd8ff6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-30d9392c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"30d9392c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-30b97de2\" data-id=\"30b97de2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22f3d053 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22f3d053\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Drip Score: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.4\/10<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5894af9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5894af9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"308\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Product-StringKing-MARK-2A-Attackmen-Head-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19423\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Product-StringKing-MARK-2A-Attackmen-Head-1.jpg 308w, https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Product-StringKing-MARK-2A-Attackmen-Head-1-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ffde9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4ffde9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-642feaee elementor-button-danger elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"642feaee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/string-king-mark-2-a-lacrosse-head?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View on sportstop<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1215e325\" data-id=\"1215e325\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a9cee2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60a9cee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table {\"hasFixedLayout\":true} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Brand<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">StringKing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Attack \/ Offensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Unstrung:<\/strong> $99.99 <strong>Strung:<\/strong> $159.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Universal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Legality<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Conforming with NCAA and NFHS Rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Colors<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unstrung: White | Raw | Black Strung: White\/White | Raw\/White | Black\/White | Black\/Black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Year Released<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a521f83 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"7a521f83\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-706d50ce\" data-id=\"706d50ce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2507150f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2507150f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Specs<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>4.56 oz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pocket Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid-low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stiffness<\/strong><\/td><td>Stiff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>String Holes<\/strong><\/td><td>Sidewall: 29 on each sideTop Holes: 6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Release Year<\/strong><\/td><td>2017<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Face Shape<\/strong><\/td><td>Narrow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ground Pickup<\/strong><\/td><td>Narrow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ball Release<\/strong><\/td><td>Late<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Intermediate and Advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td>Offense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td><td>Male<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spread on Shot<\/strong><\/td><td>Slightly right for right-handers and slightly left for left-handers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level of Play<\/strong><\/td><td>All<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">StringKing MARK 2A Head Ranking<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Drip Meter Each Row Ranked Between 0-10.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Accuracy of Shot and Pass<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>It showed subpar practical performance with slower shot speeds and dispersion issues, highlighting the need for practice to maximize its potential.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Checking<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>One of the best features of MARK 2A is its checking ability because of the rounded scoop and larger offset.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cradling Performance\/Ball Security<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><td>Vertical cradling performance was good on the field.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Catching<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>The MARK 2A has a narrow face requiring a higher skill level to make consistentCatches. The ball often rebounds.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ground Pickup Performance<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>The MARK 2A is great at picking up ground balls with a rounded scoop and a flatter angle that funnels ground balls into its secure narrow pocket.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Faceoff Performance<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>The head is flexible and warp-resistant for faceoffs. The larger flat offset angle will require you to get lower to the ground.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stringability<\/td><td>8.5<\/td><td>This head has an above-average 29 sidewall stringing holes allowing for a very versatilepocket setup (low, mid, and high)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Durability (Material andThickness)<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>It is durable attacking head that is built with a stiff plastic material that appears to be ordinary.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drippiness\/Aesthetics\/BrandIntegrity<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>The MARK 2A appears to be on the cheaper side. There is no uniqueness to it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost&nbsp;<\/td><td>7.5<\/td><td>The pricing is fine for the unstrung head, whereas the strung head is expensive relative to its utility.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>7.4\/10<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f644a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f644a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pros\/Cons of Head<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e67c5c4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3e67c5c4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98d329c\" data-id=\"98d329c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39522783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39522783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Pros<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59aadcac elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"59aadcac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lowered side profile<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Lightweight head<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Rounded, stiff, and flatter scoop<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Larger offset<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Multiple pocket customization options<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Good with vertical cradling<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">No head rattle due to lock bolts in the metal shaft<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">6-month durability warranty<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20ce6936\" data-id=\"20ce6936\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43eb761b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43eb761b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"><b>Cons<\/b><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0e7293 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"3d0e7293\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ordinary plastic material<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Kind of late release<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">4 useless sidewall holes around the throat on each side<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Requires skill to use<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Prestrung head is expensive<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09fe1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f09fe1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More buying Option: <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c019b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c019b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportstop.com\/products\/string-king-mark-2-a-lacrosse-head?ref=PoiGy76H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on sportstop<\/a><\/li>\n<li>&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universallacrosse.com\/products\/stringking-mark-2a-lacrosse-head?ref=kcV3C4nSoGx0fh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View on <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">u<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iversallacrosse<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d133dd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1d133dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d0e39a\" data-id=\"2d0e39a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a000f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-25077 elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2a000f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/battlelax.shop\/products\/ecd-dna-2-0-lacrosse-heads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/laxdrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Ad-Graphic-Main-Test-r241mtlriw2q4a4y4h7hq4efrcqn6d548cq8drik9g.png\" title=\"Ad Graphic Main Test\" alt=\"Ad Graphic Main Test\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Lacrosse Equipment<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7472964 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7472964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.battlelax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2dbaeb5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"2dbaeb5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-249ed326\" data-id=\"249ed326\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b7641e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b7641e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who\u2019s This Head Made For?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The StringKing MARK 2A head was launched for offensive and attack players in 2017. This offensive head is geared toward men who prefer lightweight and stiff heads. Isn\u2019t that what all attackers look for?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a low to mid-low pocket with a narrow face because of the lowered side rail profile. Interestingly, I noticed that there was no head rattle (at least initially), thanks to its lock bolt feature. For a head launched in 2017, achieving this was somewhat of a great feat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, there is much more to the MARK 2A attackmen head that you should know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy of Shot and Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The StringKing MARK 2A has a narrow throat and face width. Ideally, it becomes easier to control the direction and speed of passes due to a quicker release. The lowered side profile and pocket help in vertical control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is all good on paper. However, when I took it to the field, I felt it to be a little underperforming (or should I say you need some good practice sessions with the MARK 2A). Since I am a right-hand player, my shots went a little right to the target line. I am guessing the same will happen to the left-hand players.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it was quick enough to release the ball, the shot speed was not what I expected. Despite 29 sidewall holes on each side. I found MARK 2A to be underpowered and a little dispersive with the shots. Nothing that can\u2019t be corrected with some good muscle power and a little extra practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offensive players looking for a head with a balance of power and accuracy may prefer alternatives such as the StringKing Mark 2V, Maverik Optik 3.0, or STX Surgeon 300.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catching and Cradling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, the MARK 2A features a narrow throat and face shape. It has a well-defined narrow channel that lives true to StringKing\u2019s claim that it has unmatched vertical cradling. With a narrow profile and low pocket, the margin of error is not there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the field, I found the MARK 2A to be less convincing in catching than its counterpart attacking heads. Either you have to catch and cradle with perfection or get some practice with regaining the ball possession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It took me a while to understand the catching of MARK 2A. I had to work around the ball retention because 7\/10 times, it rebounded. Instead of being snug, the ball tends to roll upward. However, I must commend the vertical cradling. It was on point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its lightweight, intermediate and advanced players will experience easy one-handed cradling and increased agility for dodging defenders while maintaining control of the ball. If you are not familiar with a narrow profile, it will turn out to be less forgiving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good tradeoff in my opinion would be STX\u2019s Surgeon 900.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MARK 2A has a rounded scoop with a larger offset. Given the increased surface area, it improves checking with a better angle of attack when making contact with the opponent&#8217;s stick. This larger offset allows for more precise and accurate checks, thus increasing the chances of dislodging the ball from the opponent&#8217;s possession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The head is lightweight but the stiffness and durability will allow players to go all in during intense checking. While I was on the field, I found it to be good during checks. The slightly pinched face offered me a tighter grip on the ball. When I went in for checking, it was difficult for my opponents to maintain possession. They lost the ball 5\/7 times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good tradeoff in my opinion would be any offensive head with an aggressive offset such as STX\u2019s Surgeon 900 or the ECD\u2019s Mirage 2.0.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground Pick-Up and Faceoff<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rounded scoop shape of the MARK 2A facilitates efficient ground pick-up. It has a flatter scoop so you might need to bend and get low to the ground. You might need some practice to perform swift ground pick-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the flatter angle will help you to get under the ball more easily. Through my experiences on the field, I have found that these heads perform better during faceoffs. I found the MARK 2A to be flexible enough and warp-resistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although MARK 2A offers multiple mesh and pocket options, a low pocket is going to be your best shot in faceoffs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Remarks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The StringKing MARK 2A head offers a lightweight and stiff design for offensive players but struggles with catching due to frequent rebounds. Shot and pass accuracy needs practice. However, it excels in checking with a rounded scoop but may require adjustment for low-ground pick-ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider alternatives like the StringKing Mark 2V, Surgeon 300, Maverik Optik 3.0, or ECD Mirage 2.0 for a better balance of power and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview I recently had the chance to try stringking mark 2a attackman head that was launched in 2017. Although it was a game changer back then, I gave it a go again and did extensive research on the field to check if it is still worth buying a MARK 2A seven years later.\u00a0 Here is my in-depth review, covering everything from its pros and cons to its performance in various aspects of the game. Table of Contents Drip Score: 7.4\/10 View on sportstop Key Features \u00a0 Brand StringKing Position Attack \/ Offensive Cost Unstrung: $99.99 Strung: $159.99 Level Universal Legality Conforming with NCAA and NFHS Rules Colors Unstrung: White | Raw | Black Strung: White\/White | Raw\/White | Black\/White | Black\/Black Year Released 2017 \u00a0 Product Specs Weight 4.56 oz Pocket Location Mid-low Stiffness Stiff String Holes Sidewall: 29 on each sideTop Holes: 6 Release Year 2017 Face Shape Narrow Ground Pickup Narrow Ball Release Late Ease of Use Intermediate and Advanced Position Offense Gender Male Spread on Shot Slightly right for right-handers and slightly left for left-handers Level of Play All StringKing MARK 2A Head Ranking Drip Meter Each Row Ranked Between 0-10. Accuracy of Shot and Pass 7 It showed subpar practical performance with slower shot speeds and dispersion issues, highlighting the need for practice to maximize its potential. Checking 8 One of the best features of MARK 2A is its checking ability because of the rounded scoop and larger offset. Cradling Performance\/Ball Security 7.5 Vertical cradling performance was good on the field. Catching 6 The MARK 2A has a narrow face requiring a higher skill level to make consistentCatches. The ball often rebounds. Ground Pickup Performance 8 The MARK 2A is great at picking up ground balls with a rounded scoop and a flatter angle that funnels ground balls into its secure narrow pocket. Faceoff Performance 8 The head is flexible and warp-resistant for faceoffs. The larger flat offset angle will require you to get lower to the ground. Stringability 8.5 This head has an above-average 29 sidewall stringing holes allowing for a very versatilepocket setup (low, mid, and high) Durability (Material andThickness) 7 It is durable attacking head that is built with a stiff plastic material that appears to be ordinary. Drippiness\/Aesthetics\/BrandIntegrity 6.5 The MARK 2A appears to be on the cheaper side. There is no uniqueness to it. Cost&nbsp; 7.5 The pricing is fine for the unstrung head, whereas the strung head is expensive relative to its utility. Total 7.4\/10 Pros\/Cons of Head Pros Lowered side profile Lightweight head Rounded, stiff, and flatter scoop Larger offset Multiple pocket customization options Good with vertical cradling No head rattle due to lock bolts in the metal shaft 6-month durability warranty Cons Ordinary plastic material Kind of late release 4 useless sidewall holes around the throat on each side Requires skill to use Prestrung head is expensive More buying Option: &gt;&gt; View on sportstop &gt;&gt;View on universallacrosse Lacrosse Equipment View New Drops\u00a0on\u00a0Battle\u00a0Lax Who\u2019s This Head Made For? The StringKing MARK 2A head was launched for offensive and attack players in 2017. This offensive head is geared toward men who prefer lightweight and stiff heads. Isn\u2019t that what all attackers look for?\u00a0 It has a low to mid-low pocket with a narrow face because of the lowered side rail profile. Interestingly, I noticed that there was no head rattle (at least initially), thanks to its lock bolt feature. For a head launched in 2017, achieving this was somewhat of a great feat.\u00a0 Nevertheless, there is much more to the MARK 2A attackmen head that you should know.\u00a0 Accuracy of Shot and Pass The StringKing MARK 2A has a narrow throat and face width. Ideally, it becomes easier to control the direction and speed of passes due to a quicker release. The lowered side profile and pocket help in vertical control.\u00a0 It is all good on paper. However, when I took it to the field, I felt it to be a little underperforming (or should I say you need some good practice sessions with the MARK 2A). Since I am a right-hand player, my shots went a little right to the target line. I am guessing the same will happen to the left-hand players.\u00a0 Although it was quick enough to release the ball, the shot speed was not what I expected. Despite 29 sidewall holes on each side. I found MARK 2A to be underpowered and a little dispersive with the shots. Nothing that can\u2019t be corrected with some good muscle power and a little extra practice. Offensive players looking for a head with a balance of power and accuracy may prefer alternatives such as the StringKing Mark 2V, Maverik Optik 3.0, or STX Surgeon 300. Catching and Cradling As mentioned earlier, the MARK 2A features a narrow throat and face shape. It has a well-defined narrow channel that lives true to StringKing\u2019s claim that it has unmatched vertical cradling. With a narrow profile and low pocket, the margin of error is not there.\u00a0 On the field, I found the MARK 2A to be less convincing in catching than its counterpart attacking heads. Either you have to catch and cradle with perfection or get some practice with regaining the ball possession.\u00a0 It took me a while to understand the catching of MARK 2A. I had to work around the ball retention because 7\/10 times, it rebounded. Instead of being snug, the ball tends to roll upward. However, I must commend the vertical cradling. It was on point.\u00a0 Due to its lightweight, intermediate and advanced players will experience easy one-handed cradling and increased agility for dodging defenders while maintaining control of the ball. If you are not familiar with a narrow profile, it will turn out to be less forgiving. A good tradeoff in my opinion would be STX\u2019s Surgeon 900. Checking The MARK 2A has a rounded scoop with a larger offset. 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